1995 Toyota 4 Runner Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 4 Runner years
- More complaints than other years 11th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Toyota 4 Runner. That ranks 11th out of 32 4 Runner model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (107 complaints, 62%), typically at around 119,000 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 17 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 172owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 14complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Toyota 4 Runner problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 107 | 62% | 119,000 | “head gasket” (71%) | $4,350 |
| Power Train | 14 | 8% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 11 | 6% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 5% | 158,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 5% | 125,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 3% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 3% | 98,842 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | 163,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Toyota 4 Runner recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting
Problem: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort and power assist are required, for instance, when fully turning the wheel while the vehicle is stopped, a fatigue crack may develop in the steering relay rod.
Risk: If the vehicle is continued to be operated in this condition, the relay rod may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. The recall began october 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Corroded brake lines (SQ99003) — opened Jan 27, 1999, closed Apr 22, 1999.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Engine, no sign of overheating ... Overheated within 3 months of ownership on my way to work with my wife's Conclude the headgaskets were blown. Toyota doesn't acknowledge recall. . Plus send a recall for v6 4runners headgaskets
Blown head gasket on 3.0 v-6
May 2015 on way to drs and then oil change at pep boys. Head gasket on car blew for 2nd time (6000 and 2 years, since first time). Driving on freeway proceeded to overpass and in the middle of this extremely high, curved overpass, bridging the 23 to the 101, driving at highway speed, the car…
Toyota 4runner 1995 blown head gaskets
My head gasket is blown. The dummy panel did not show overheating but steam or smoke was visible coming out from under the hood. Coolant was leaking when parked but the radiator is full. Toyota says my vin says it was manufactured in nov 1995 my registration paperwork says it was first registered…
Other Toyota 4 Runner years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 4 Runner | 7 | 2 |
| 2025 4 Runner | 60 | 1 |
| 2024 4 Runner | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 4 Runner | 33 | 1 |
| 2022 4 Runner | 39 | 3 |
| 2021 4 Runner | 36 | 1 |
| 2020 4 Runner | 33 | 1 |
| 2019 4 Runner | 65 | 4 |
| 2018 4 Runner | 58 | 5 |
| 2017 4 Runner | 36 | 5 |
| 2016 4 Runner | 80 | 8 |
| 2015 4 Runner | 87 | 9 |
| 2014 4 Runner | 77 | 7 |
| 2013 4 Runner | 36 | 6 |
| 2012 4 Runner | 96 | 8 |
| 2011 4 Runner | 163 | 10 |
| 2010 4 Runner | 146 | 12 |
| 2009 4 Runner | 22 | 6 |
| 2008 4 Runner | 96 | 5 |
| 2007 4 Runner | 154 | 5 |
| 2006 4 Runner | 381 | 5 |
| 2005 4 Runner | 425 | 5 |
| 2004 4 Runner | 678 | 2 |
| 2003 4 Runner | 696 | 3 |
| 2002 4 Runner | 225 | 1 |
| 2001 4 Runner | 185 | 1 |
| 2000 4 Runner | 483 | 0 |
| 1999 4 Runner | 330 | 0 |
| 1998 4 Runner | 250 | 1 |
| 1997 4 Runner | 261 | 1 |
| 1996 4 Runner | 161 | 2 |
| 1995 | 172 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Toyota 4 Runner?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 107 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Toyota 4 Runner?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Toyota 4 Runner a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 4 Runner model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.